Dear Mark (and Jess) Finally a chance to while to you, trusting that your mother will forward this. At last communication, which was some time ago, you [sic] concert in Maine went well. I hope all does [sic] to you, In the long run, I know it will. (over) my own life at the moment is rather confined. I wish I had your gifts of meditation. Plenty of time for it here, and the uncertainly about one's personal destiny provokes thought. We must talk at greater length when next I see you. I have great confidence in you. Best love M